September 22nd is National Elephant Appreciation Day! We present a feature interview with filmmaker Patricia Sims on the plight of the Asian elephants, and an interview with founder of the local elephant advocacy organization Elephanatics. Plus, a review of the March to Close All Slaughterhouses last week, and Virtuous Pie!

A feature interview with Anita Kranjc, founder of Toronto Pig Save, on being charged with "mischief" for feeding water to thirsty pigs. Plus, the annual Pacific National Exhibition is back, with its annual (and traditional) animal exploitation.